Mrs Wegner Wegener Whittemore Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Wegner, longtime area resident and wife of Fred Wegner, died at her home in Emmetsburg at 4 30 am after years of declining health. A German native, she raised a family of three sons John Henry Louis and a daughter Mrs Clifford Frink along with Mrs Ed Greltert. The family once farmed in Fairfield Township and later retired to Emmetsburg. She was active in the Lutheran church and cherished her role as a prudent homemaker. The couple made a notable trip to France and Germany about 30 years ago and visited Paris during the great exposition. Palo Alto friends mourn her loss and extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH. S. Daley
Whittemore
Emmetsburg
Fred Wegner
Mr. Wegner
Henry
Algona
Louis
Chicago
Wegener
Our
France
Germany
Eiffel Tower
Palo Alto
Berlin News Heard Today at the Kermore
J H Moore of the Kermore hotel reported hearing over the radio that Wiley Post and Harold Gatty arrived in Berlin by plane. They departed Harbor Grace at 1 28 p m Tuesday and reached Liverpool early Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Moore
Kermore
Berlin
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
Harbor Grace
Liverpool
Thornburg Speaks At Mason City Today
Mark Thornburg secretary of the Iowa department of agriculture will speak at the annual meeting of the Iowa State Brand Creameries in Mason City. Professor Mortensen of Ames will also address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Thornburg
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Brand
Mason City
Mortensen
Ames
Ladies Picnic Honors Fathers At Cylinder Terrace Park
The Women’s Club of Cylinder hosted a Fathers Day picnic at Terrace Park. Mrs Halvor Larsen addressed the gathering with responses from 45 attending fathers. A bounteous spread followed as the afternoon passed informally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club of
Cylinder
Terrace Park
Halvor Larsen
Nameless Spooner Man Recalled by Illness in City
Tom Parker's mother Mrs. Miery Pratt of Spooner Wisconsin was summoned to the city a few days ago by the serious illness of his mother Mrs Parker who makes her home with Mr end Mr Tom Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Parker
Miery Pratt
Spooner
Wisconsin
Mrs. Parker
End
Emmetsburg Beats Rolfe In Golf Match By Large Margin
Sunday twenty-one golfers traveled from Rolfe to Emmetsburg where local players joined. Emmetsburg won decisively with a 36 to 16 final score. T. L. Martin led Emmetsburg with two 39s for 78, followed by Roy Ryan 80, Brown 81, Theilean 83, and Robert Mulromney. Rolfe’s top scorer was Hunter 82, White 86, Butler 86, and Peterson 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolfe
Emmetsburg
T. L. Martin
Roy Ryan
Ryan
Brown
Theilean
Robert Mulr
Ed Smith, Veteran Rock Island Engineer Back On Duty
Ed Smith, one of the oldest engineers on the Rock Island total line, completed his regular Estherville to Sioux Falls trip Monday after a ten month illness. He has 40 years of service with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Rock Island
Estherville
Sioux Falls
George Sweet Show Set for Three Day Stand in City
The George Sweet Show opens tonight at the city for a three day run featuring the Sweet Players. Advertising in last week’s issue promises high class entertainment. This year’s company is said to be better than ever with Thursday’s Married and How, Friday’s What Woman Can Do, and Saturday’s The Splee Bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sweet
Geo, Sweet Players
Sweet Players Haave
Mr. Sweet
Boys Selling Magazines Robbed Home In City
During the latter part of the week two youths selling magazines entered John O'Brien’s house while Mrs. O'Brien was away. They took a five dollar bill and change from a pocketbook on the table. They were found later, returned the money, and were released after the sheriff was notified.
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John O'Brien
Mr and Mrs A Clark Move to Iowa Falls
Mr and Mrs Alark moved their household furniture to Iowa Falls where they secured a residence. A large truck was used in hauling the load. The move reached completion Monday with the new home now occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Clark
Iowa Falls
Alark
Iowa
Falls
Suliavie
Zens ‘Tegret
Marriage Engagement of Miss Myrna Davidson to Mr Herold Stetson
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Bliss Myrna Davidson daughter of Judge and Mrs P C Davidson to Mr Herold Stetson of Douglas Arizona was announced at a 2 PM bridge luncheon hosted Tuesday by the bride elect's mother. The event hosted 18 guests with prizes won by Mrs Alan Bailey Miss Frances Duhigg Miss Cecelia Kelly and Miss Irene Helgen. The marriage is planned for July 15 in Douglas Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Davidson
Bliss Myrna
Davidson
P. C. Davidson
Herold Stetson
Douglas
Arizona
Alan Bailey
Frances Duhigg
Celia Kelly
Irene Helgen
Miss Davidson
Sisters Leave for Summer School at Des Moines and Durbin
Sisters of Charity of St. Mary's Academy and St. Ellen's depart this week for summer school in Des Moines and Durbin. They will attend sessions at various places and later hold their annual retreat. They anticipate little vacation time and hope for few changes in Emmetsburg for the coming year. Both institutions have been capably managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Ellen’s
Sisters of Charity
St. Mary's Academy
Des Moines
Duburne
Emmetsburg
Emmetsburg Rotarians Picnic at Lost Island Park
Emmetsburg Rotary club members their wives and families enjoyed a fine picnic supper at Lost Island State Park Tuesday evening. Fried chicken was the main dish and various games and amusements followed. The Rotarians had a grand time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Rotarians
State Park
Burbank Designer Visits Emmetsburg Father’s Home
Wm. Scott of Burbank, chief draughtsman at the Boening Airplane Co., who was visiting his parents in Emmetsburg, says he recently designed a two passenger plane that can be built for $2,000. He believes it could fly from Burbank to Emmetsburg in ten hours at low cost. Scott has a license but seldom flies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Scott
Boening Airplane Co
Burbank
Scott
California
Fred Scott
Boening Airplane
Emmetsburg
Fort Dodge Doctor Becomes Navy Lieutenant
Dr A L Engelman of Fort Dodge recently completed training in San Diego California and will enter a naval hospital in an interne posting after earning the rank of lieutenant in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
Navy
A. L Engelman
Fort Dodge
U. T. Mexii
Gam Diego
California
Naval Hospital
Glove Tournament Finals Set for June 30 at Emmetsburg
Announcement that the Golden Gloves finals will be held June 30 in St Marys gym Emmetsburg with winners advancing to Des Moines. Lineup includes Emmetsburg Mike candidates plus Mallard Graettinger Curlew Wesley and others, 100 to 226 pound classes. Admission 75c adults 50c students and children 25c. Fans installed to reduce humidity. touted as the best show of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Trickle
Cylinder
Brown
Joe Girves
Mallard
Jack Jackson
Willard Fain
Pat Cullen
Dick Girves
Jack McCormick
Toramle Jackman
Chapman
Clyde Brady
Cosgrave
Wesley
Battling Baker
Windstorm damages Humboldt and carnival sites
Friday night storm caused heavy damage in Humboldt. Carnival workers were wounded by falling poles while LeRoy McHale fractured a collarbone on a carnival ride and James Oxborrow was knocked unconscious. An icehouse north of the Des Moines river dam was ruined with loss near 2000 dollars. Garages, chicken houses, sheds were toppled and most city lights were out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
LeRoy McHale
James Oxborrow
Des Moines
English native Wm H Davis dies at 91 in Minn
Wm H Davis a native of England who settled in Emmet county in 1869 died Monday evening at the home of his son G W Davis in Motley Minnesota at nearly 91. He owned homestead farms near Estherville and once ran a shoe store before retiring to live with a daughter Mrs John Smith. Several of his sons and daughters are also dead, and in recent years he resided with his Motley son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Davis
England
Emmet County
G. W. Davis
Motley
Minn
Estherville
John Smith
Heat Wave Continues As Thermometer Rises Daily
The Mercury notes relentless heat for ten days with readings from 88 to 97 degrees. Reports vary, with some claiming 100, but most show highs near the mid nineties. Calm weather and healthy crows contrast the oppressive heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mercury
Ed Thompson Warns Pupils of Cupid
The new marriage license law requires a five day posting before issuance and goes into effect July 4. M. Thompson, district court clerk, says blanks will be ready for anxious applicants. Residents of Iowa must apply in the county of either spouse and receive a certificate to present to the clerk for license issuance. If both parties are non residents, application may be made in any county. A district judge or appointed referee may waive the delay if public policy demands immediate issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Thompson
Towa
County Officers Enjoy Spirit Lake Convention
Iowa county officers gather at Spirit Lake for a statewide convention and social event. The group notes a pleasant outing with officials from numerous counties taking part in the gathering.
State Bar Honors Seth Thomas at Ft Dodge Ceremony
The Fort Dodge State Bar recognizes Seth Thomas during an annual conference attended by W H Morling Dan Kelly and DB Ga. The event highlights professional achievements and bar association contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Thomas
Ft. Dodge
Ges Moines
Priday
Ate
Tomeya
W. H. Morling
Dan Kelly
DB. Ga
Ayrshire Man Robbed By Gypsies
An Ayrshire man, J. Brown, 92, was robbed of 400 dollars by two gypsy women after they followed him into his home to request matches. A Nebraska-registered car and a band of travelers were nearby as sheriffs pursued the suspects, with officers still on the trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayrshire
Wt. J. Brown
Wanderers
Strage Glers
Spencer
Brown
Sibley
Emmetsbure
Ni ii
Alga
Humboldt Masons Enjoy Fine Picnic at Smith Park
The Masons of Humboldt county held a Thursday picnic at Smith Park with members and ladies from Humboldt Gilmore City Livermore and Renwick. About 400 attended and more than sixty gallons of ice cream were served with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt County
Smith Park
Humboldt
Gilmore City
Livermore
Renwick
Perhais
Golden Air Show at P C Jackman Airport Sunday
Big Air Show on Sunday June 28 at P C Jackman airport two miles southwest of town features Arty era planes. Buck Freeman leads a program of races stunts and passenger rides by licensed pilots with middlewest pilots in attendance. General admission 50 cents. under twelve free. Show starts at 2:00 pm with an address by Senator Smith W Brockhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. C. Jackman
Buck Freeman
Freeman
U. S
Smith W. Brockhart
Brockhart
Emmetsburg
The
Democrat
Lightning destroys Estherville area dredging plant
A Sunday night lightning strike hit the Monigan dredging machine in a gravel pit northeast of Estherville, setting the plant on fire and putting the entire operation out of business. Firefighters toiled to save the facility, with no injuries reported, but a full overhaul is now required after the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monigan
Estherville
Record Trucking Cattle Breaks Sioux City Yard Count
A new record at Sioux City stock yards shows 3,494 cattle received by truck in the 24 hours ending 1 p.m. Tuesday, surpassing the May 9 mark by 202 animals. Rail shipments added 1,592, bringing total receipts to 5,092. State receipts listed as Iowa 1,731 Nebraska 1,005 South Dakota 627 Minnesota 131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Seattle
Towa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Father Carmody Boyle Receives Appointment
James P. Jones reports Father Robert Boyle has been appointed in St. Sylvester's parish Ge ordination occurred a few weeks ago as per local notice with Democratic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Carmody-Boyle
James P. Jones
Robert
Boyle
St. Sylvester's Parish
Red Cherry Crop Report From Bagley Trip
Mrs. J. F. Smith of this city visited Mr. and Mrs. Preston and family at Bagley last week. She spent time in Greene county and Yale, Guthrie county, and noted over fifty trees covered with bright red cherries. The crop is exceptionally abundant this year at Bagley. Mr. Preston fetched her back home Sunday with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Smith
Sneyng
Preston
Bagley
Tone
Greene County
Yate
Guthrie County
Yale
Algona Boy Badly Scalded In Bath Incident
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Runchey of Algona was badly scalded Saturday evening after slipping and falling into a kettle of hot water while taking a bath His mother briefly stepped out of the room and the accident occurred Hope for his recovery was expressed by family and friends
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Richard Runchey
Algona
String Ball Found in Child Eye Fixtured Under Eyelid
A four year old child named Jeg Mann had a small ball of string about the size of a pea found embedded under the lower eyelid. The string length extended about a foot when straightened. It is unclear how the string entered the optic cavity. After removal and treatment the child recovered fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeg Mann
Tion
Many Places Claim Real Cloudbursts
Reports from Graettinger and Ermimetsborg describe cloudbursts Monday between two and three am with heavy rainfall. Northwest Iowa allegedly received its heaviest soaking in two to three years, with little wind accompanying the downpours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
Ermimetsborg
Iowa
Governor Turner Praised by Bald Win Nashville Union
At Maquoketa gathering of the Bald win and Nashville Farmers Union Senator Browne lauded Gov. Turner as a once in a lifetime Iowa leader who serves the people. He credited Turner with personally paying 600 dollars per hour to broadcast to voters and with blocking a plan that would have added 100 million dollars in road bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin and Nashville Farmers Union
Maquoketa
Chay
Browne
Iowa
Gov. Turner
Turner
Plane Found in Oat Field Near Ft. Dodge
A small monoplane, identified as belonging to Midwest Airways of Waterloo, was found in an oat field near Fort Dodge after an Iowa air tour flight from Carroll to Waterloo. It crash landed Friday night due to engine trouble. repairs are underway in Fort Dodge and the plane will be flown home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Midwest Airways Company
Waterloo
Carroll
Iowa
Carrier Pigeon Returns to Estherville With Metal Band
A carrier pigeon reached Estherville Monday with a metal band on its right leg reading 38-68 August 1940 and a rubber message band No 173 on the left. The bird carried no message. L Smith, Rock Island storekeeper, will release it when it wishes to fly again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
L. Smith
Rock Island
Birc
What Fine Corn From A L Sprouts to Des Moines
A report notes fine corn from A L Sprout’s reaches Des Moines, highlighting shipment details and market interest. Key entities include A L Sprout’s and Des Moines, with emphasis on import quality and regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Sprout’s
Des Moines
Jefferson Bus Ditching South of Ruthven
On a late night run from Royal with a Jefferson passenger bus, the driver met a northbound car with a single bright spotlight that blinded him. The bus lay on its side in a low ditch a few miles south of Ruthven. Five passengers were aboard and none were badly hurt. the driver waited near the scene for a wrecker to lift the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
F. H. Donlon
Jefferson
County Line Road
Ruthven
Wrecker
Rousing Legion Meeting at Royal in Clay county
Rep P H Donion attended the annual Clay county American Legion convention in Royal. County commander Underwood presided while Frank Miles of the Town Legionnaire gave the main address. About 300 people enjoyed four musical numbers and an open air program followed by a St Louis church supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
P. H. Donion
Clay County
Claycounty American Legion
Underwood
Frank Miles
Town Legionnaire
A. H.ave Ery
Spencer
Donlon
Ruthven
Spencer Drum and Bugle Corps
St. Louis Church
Geo. W. Callentus
Granville
F. A. Allbright
Hartley
Engagement announced for Cerelia Kelly and Wade Sullivan
Mrs Daniel Kelly hosted a bridge luncheon at Hotel Kermore to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Miss Cerelia Kelly to Wade Sullivan son of Attorney and Mrs J W Sullivan of Algona Sasaut ellips. Multiple pre nuptial events are planned including a bridge breakfast, a bridge luncheon, a tea, and a luncheon at Hotel Kermore hosted by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kelly
Hotel Kermore
Marqnee
Miss Cerelia
Wade Sullivan
J. W. Sullivan
Algona
Sasaut
Ellips
Miss Kelly
Alan Dailey
T. F. Rutledge
Iowa 4-H Members Lead National Camp Delegates
A Washington dispatch notes Iowa 4 H club members take active roles in leading the National 4 H club camp. Edith Blood of Runnells won first in the girls division of a Regis ter and Tribune contest and presided at the delegates conference. Robt Ward of Ft Dodge was chosen chairman of a camp group, and Maxine Long of Sac City played a leading part in the play at the Friday banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Washington
D. C
Maxine Long
Sac City
Did Mason City Father Murder Six Year Old Son
The mutilated body of six year old LeRoy Edwin Anderson was found in the Winnebago river near Mason City. A $500 reward was offered for information leading to the offender. Mr and Mrs Anderson were detained at the cemetery after the burial. she was released while police held the father for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
LeRoy Edwin Anderson
Winnebago River
Mrs Le o Corley Walks Without Cane After Injury
Mrs. Leo Corley and daughter Giretta visited Emmetsburg with Mr. and Mrs. Corley. They were traveling from Kansas City to Spencer and planned to go to Sioux City. This was her first Emmetsburg visit since a Des Moines auto accident four years ago. She has undergone 12 or 13 operations and now walks readily without a cane, appearing in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Corley
Giretta
Emmetsburg
Kansas City
Spencer
Sioux City
Corley
Tornado Ravages Emmetsburg Area Strikes Schuller Farm
A Friday night tornado in Emmetsburg and Rush Lake township caused extensive damage. The Schuller farm bore the worst blow with a ruined barn, toppled silo, damaged cribs, and lost hay while dozens of hogs and cattle survived. other local structures including a bank window and Dr Thelle’s office were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
First National Bank Bulding
Mr. Schullers
Setraller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Wegner Whittemore
Fairfield Township
John Weeg
Ener
Thornburg
Ed Thompson
Lakes
Spirit Lake
J.J. Brown
Jackman Field
Broadhart
Wright
Hamptn Sinter, River
Dan Turner
Oat
BIG Jefferson
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